How To Fix GR465 - Characteristic & is already used in a row

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Characteristic & is already used in a row

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& is already being used in a report row block and
therefore cannot be used in a different part of the report.
Technical note: The field name for characteristic &V1& is &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR465 - Characteristic & is already used in a row ?

  The SAP error message GR465 ("Characteristic & is already used in a row") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a classification hierarchy or when creating or modifying classes and characteristics in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the characteristic you are trying to assign or use is already associated with another row in the same class or object. In SAP, each characteristic can only be assigned once per row in a classification. If you attempt to assign the same characteristic to multiple rows within the same class, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR465 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the classification view where you are trying to assign the characteristic.
  Review the existing rows to see where the characteristic is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is already assigned to another row and you need to use it in a new row, you will need to either:
  
  Remove it from the existing row if it is not needed there.
  Create a new characteristic if you need a similar one for the new row.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify the Class Structure:
  
  If the characteristic is essential for both rows, consider restructuring your classification or using a different approach to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on characteristics and classification to ensure you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, including how characteristics and classes interact, to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR465 error and continue working with your classification data in SAP.